Mound City Library to host events for summer reading program - May. 30, 2018
Kicking off the Summer Reading program for the Mound City Library is the “Rocking in the Park” event at 6 p.m. June 4. The Mound City Library and the Hemphill Family Band are putting on a free concert at the Mound City Amphitheatre. The music will be perfect for adults and also keep your...[More]
A look at inpatient treatment options, part two - May. 30, 2018
Inpatient treatment for addiction is an option for those who are struggling with outpatient treatment or 12-step programs. Mirrors, Inc., is one of those options and another is Valeo Behavioral Health Care (VBHC). The word Valeo is Latin and literally means “to be well,” and the organization’s...[More]
6 educators retire from Linn County schools - May. 30, 2018
Some licensed and classified educators worked their final official week of their school careers in Linn County districts last week. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
MCBSHS to present public screening of ‘Josiah’ documentary - May. 23, 2018
At 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will be hosting a public screening of “Josiah,” a documentary that traces Josiah Henson’s harrowing journey from slavery in Maryland and Kentucky to freedom in Canada. Henson (1789-1883) spent 41 years as...[More]
Prairie View track competes in tough Regional - May. 23, 2018
The Prairie View track team traveled to Eudora on May 18 to compete in a 4A Regional to determine who would go to the State Track meet in Wichita on May 25-26.This was an extremely difficult Regional meet, and the Buffalos only qualified two athletes for State meet. The girls placed 14th out of 16 teams...[More]
Pleasanton track sends 11 to State - May. 23, 2018
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Leon-Bluestem on May 17 for a 2A Regional to determine who goes to the State Track Meet in Wichita on May 25-26.The Blu-Jays did well at the meet as they qualified 11 athletes for the State Tournament. The boys’ team placed seventh out of 14 teams with 37 points...[More]
Jayhawk baseball earns 3A Regional Runner-up - May. 23, 2018
The Jayhawk baseball team competed in the 3A regional tournament hosted by Humboldt on May 15 and May 17.The Hawks entered the tournament as the two seed with a 16-4 record. Jayhawk had a very good tournament, advancing to the finals where they were narrowly defeated by the one-seed Humboldt in the championship.The...[More]
Kelley participates in Heartland Honor Flight for Veterans - May. 23, 2018
Don Kelley of Sugar Valley Lakes recently participated in the Heartland Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, D.C.The program was organized in 2008 and was the first of its kind in the Kansas City area. HHF is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of honoring American veterans for...[More]
A look at inpatient treatment options, part one - May. 23, 2018
For some, outpatient treatment may not be enough when battling an addiction. For those that need a more intensive treatment option, there are inpatient facilities across the state, which offer a variety of programs and choices.Two of the most used inpatient programs in Kansas are Mirror and Valeo.With...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Memorial Day - May. 23, 2018
There are lots of things to discuss concerning the Linn County Sheriff’s Department, the jail, potential pending lawsuits, etc. – but this week is reserved for Memorial Day.I took a wonderful trip with my folks last weekend to St. Peter, Minn., to visit my grandma and grandpa’s graves,...[More]
